Running Low on Resources?
Click on the images below to see various organizations focused on food sovereignty, wellness, and rental assistance
Mutual Aid Network
Click on the button above or the map to the right to see a comprehensive list of Chicago mutual aid organizations and their locations
The Love Fridge
The Love Fridge is a decentralized mutual aid network consisting of a network of free community fridges throughout Chicago
Dion's Chicago Dream
Dion's Chicago Dream is a mutual aid organization focused on food sovereignty located in Engelwood. Programs include food delivery boxes, community fridges, and food lockers
Healthy Hood Chicago
Healthy Hood provides a variety of services from their home base in Chicago's lower west side including free food, healthcare, fitness classes, and arts + entertainment.
Pilsen Food Pantry
Pilsen food is one of the more active mutual aid networks in Chicago, distributing food daily and also acting as home a free (depending on income) thrift shop called "The Clothing Closet".
Housing Assistance
Food is important, but so is having a roof over your head. Chicago has a citywide rental assistance program and there are resident associations in most neighborhoods in Chicago who exist to help with maintaining housing.
Community Kitchen Chicago
Community Kitchen Chicago provides a downloadable comprehensive guide to mutual aid in Chicago including where to get free hot meals. Check here if none of the orgs serves your specific needs!